The Women of Harvard Business School Speak Out Against Steve Bannon

The women of Harvard Business School have words for Donald Trump's chief White House strategist and senior counselor, Steve Bannon. Over the weekend the New York Times published an open letter signed by 650 female students of the program (both current scholars and graduates) criticizing Bannon, and calling him out as a racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic leader of the alt-right movement.

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"Hatred for women—hatred for anyone—has no place in the White House," begins the letter.

"Mr. Bannon has been described as one of the chief architects of the alt-right movement, a movement that preaches white nationalism, racism, misogyny and hatred. He has repeatedly put forth hateful rhetoric against women, including a radio interview in which he referred to progressive, educated women as 'a bunch of dykes.'"

"We are hopeful that President-elect Trump will use his power to advance the rights of women around the world. We are supportive of his potential policies, such as paid maternity leave, that promote those goals. In that spirit, we call for the appointment of unifying figures after a contentious election rather than people with divisive records and agendas," it continues.

"Our institution has had the honor of being associated with great American politicians and leaders. Steve Bannon does not deserve a place alongside them on the mantle of Harvard Business School's legacy."

Bannon, who is an alum of Harvard Business School, has yet to respond to the letter. Read the text in its entirety on nytimes.com.

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